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31 March 2008

Gauteng Health MEC, Mr Brian Hlongwa will on Thursday, 2 April 2009 open the new Mandela Sisulu Clinic in Orlando East, Soweto. The Mandela Sisulu Clinic was built on the grounds of Phomolong Clinic, which rose to prominence during the 1976 uprising when many of the children injured received medical treatment at these premises. Thereafter it became a tourist attraction as a result of its proximity to Hector Peterson Memorial and Vilakazi Street where Nelson Mandela’s house is.

Mrs Albertina Sisulu, African National Congress (ANC) stalwart Winnie Madikizela Mandela and Gauteng Premier Mr Paul Mashatile will be attending the event.

Prior to the official programme, Gauteng Health MEC will lead a health fun walk from the Sisulu family house in Magang Street to Mbela Street in Dube, Soweto.

Details of the event are as follows:

Venue: Mandela Sisulu Clinic, Orlando East, Soweto
Date: 2 April 2009
Time: 08h00 (health walk)
09h30: Official programme

Official opening of Mandela-Sisulu Clinic programme
2 April 2009

Part One:

08h00 to 09h00: Mandela-Sisulu health walk

Part Two:

09h30 - 09h40: opening, welcome and introduction of guests: Programme director Rapu Molekane
09h40 - 09h45: National Anthem: All led by Johannesburg Health District Choir
09h45 - 10h00: Aerobics: Mogale Elderly Health Group
10h00 - 10h10: Introduction of the Premier: MEC for Health Mr Brian Hlongwa
10h10 - 11h00: Keynote address: Gauteng Premier Mr Paul Mashatile
11h00 - 11h15: Item: Young Mahotela Queens
11h15 - 11h25: Vote of thanks: Ward Councillor P Molekane

Part Three:

11h25 - 11h35: Proceed to opening of the clinic
11h35 - 11h50: Hoisting of South African Flag: South African National Defence Force
11h50: Official opening of the clinic

Entertainment

Enquiries:
Phumelele Kaunda
Cell: 082 924 8800

JP Louw
Cell: 082 737 7227

Issued by: Department of Health, Gauteng Provincial Government
31 March 2008